CYBER COLUMN by Jinny Henson: You are my prize

Posted: 6/29/07

CYBER COLUMN:
You are my prize

By Jinny Henson

I want to clear up something,

I think you have mis-heard

When I tuck you in at night

And fill you with my words.

I say I am so proud to have

A child so bright and sweet.

With excellent report cards,

Which knock me off my feet!

Oh, how your bright eyes sparkle.

Your grin lights up a room.

Your spirit beams as brightly

As a Carolina Moon.

Your tenderness to others

Is truly rare these days.

I love to see your kindness

And your sweet, caring ways.

Your taste in clothes is stellar,

Athletic skills immense,

But what if, come tomorrow,

You lost that fashion sense?

If your lovely hair fell out,

Those sparkling eyes turned bland,

If you saw the mean kid throw a punch,

And did not take a stand.

If, instead of A’s and B’s,

Your report card was a mess,

If you, no longer at the top,

Were called the worst, not best.

If all these bad things happened,

(This part may shock you here,)

To me you’d be as beautiful,

My heart, you still would cheer.

It’s fun to try your hardest.

Good work has its rewards,

But that’s not why you’re special

To me or to The Lord.

You’ll see when you get older,

And then, for sure, you’ll know,

It is not what your children DO

That makes you love them so.

You are not what you do, my love.

Life is so much more

Than any outward beauty

Or excellent test score.

I know you love to come in first;

You have right from the start.

But never, ever be confused;

You already have my heart.

I love you, precious person,

Just the way you are.

You need not paint me pictures

Or play me your guitar.

So, try new things with gusto!

Fail and fail again.

It’s only those who never try

Who miss out on the win.

Don’t judge yourself too harshly.

Enjoy the journey, too.

Laugh along the way each day.

I hear it’s good for you.

You could not be more wonderful,

More precious in my eyes.

If you never won again,

You still would be my prize.

© All rights owned by Jinny Henson; (318) 990-1642; jinnyhenson@aol.com

Jinny Henson travels the country as a Christian comedienne. John, Maggie Lee and Jack are an endless source of material for her. You can find out more about her at www.jinnyhenson.com